Africa's liberation generation

IF 1.3 4区社会学 Q1 AREA STUDIES

Journal of Modern African Studies Pub Date : 2022-09-01 DOI:10.1017/s0022278x22000209

R. Rotberg

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Abstract

Today's African political class is much more diverse in character and aspiration than the one that overcame colonial rule and inaugurated independent governments. Sons of early liberation leaders now jostle for power in a few countries (Chad, Kenya), descendants of successful autocrats perpetuate family rule in others (Gabon), several long-serving hegemons remain in control after decades in office (as in Cameroon, Djibouti, Rwanda and Uganda), a clutch of kleptocrats continue to defraud citizens (as in Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe), upstart soldiers oust elected placeholders (Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali), and here and there democratic stalwarts (Botswana, Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, South Africa, Zambia) are delivering authentic, uplifting, leadership to their followers.

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非洲解放一代

今天的非洲政治阶层在性格和愿望上比克服殖民统治并建立独立政府的阶层更加多样化。早期解放领导人的儿子们现在在少数国家争夺权力（乍得、肯尼亚），成功独裁者的后代在其他国家延续家族统治（加蓬），几个长期在位的霸主在执政几十年后仍然掌权（如喀麦隆、吉布提、卢旺达和乌干达），一群盗贼继续诈骗公民（如赤道几内亚和津巴布韦），暴发户士兵驱逐了民选的席位持有者（布基纳法索、几内亚、马里），各地的民主坚定分子（博茨瓦纳、加纳、马拉维、塞内加尔、南非、赞比亚）正在为他们的追随者提供真正的、令人振奋的领导。

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Journal of Modern African Studies AREA STUDIES-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Modern African Studies offers a quarterly survey of developments in modern African politics and society. Its main emphasis is on current issues in African politics, economies, societies and international relations. It is intended not only for students and academic specialists, but also for general readers and practitioners with a concern for modern Africa, living and working both inside and outside the continent. Editorial policy avoids commitment to any political viewpoint or ideology, but aims at a fair examination of controversial issues in order to promote a deeper understanding of what is happening in Africa today. The journal also includes an invaluable book review section.